Peak season preparation is always on the mind of logistics and retail professionals. With the rise of e-commerce, and high demand for quick and efficient shipping, it is never too early to start peak season preparation. Summer is in the rear view mirror and the holiday season is just around the corner. For retailers and logistics professionals, this is the busiest time of year.

As Thanksgiving approaches, online traffic begins to surge and sales rise quickly. Holiday shopping often follows patterns and is tied to specific events such as Black Friday or Cyber Monday, which are taking place earlier this year. For most retailers, this is their busiest time of year and for some it represents a generous portion of total annual sales. Peak season can help determine if the year will be successful both in the retail and logistics world.

These key holiday shopping days are approaching quickly, and company’s need to ensure a smooth transition into and throughout peak season. Consumers have taken on an instant gratification mentality, and retailers are doing their best to keep up. The key to retailers having a successful peak season is having a dependable logistics company by their side.

A dependable logistics company like OnTrac is a faster, more affordable alternative to the National Companies’ Ground Service. Businesses both large and small can rely on the OnTrac logistics network to speed up ground services, without additional costs. Consumers waiting for packages at home can count on OnTrac’s real-time tracking system for notifications and updates.

Small parcel shippers can rely on OnTrac as an alternative to National Carriers, and to help get through the peak season. Logistics companies like OnTrac are a core component of an efficient last-mile strategy; giving businesses the services they expect from the National Carriers without sacrificing flexibility, professionalism, and cost.

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OnTrac experienced major growth this year and plans to continue the pattern into 2017. With peak season nearly in full swing, OnTrac is in the market to add a large number of new staff to our team for the holidays. This year alone, OnTrac has added over 1.1 million square feet of new warehouse space, which creates the need for a bigger workforce within the OnTrac facilities throughout the eight-state footprint it services.

OnTrac Vice President Dan Cronk says, “OnTrac is in a fortunate position to need employees due to company growth. Pair that growth with the peak season that OnTrac is heading into and that is directly related to the number of available positions. As a company, we are elated to welcome new team members to better service our great customers.”

The need to increase employment among all facilities directly relates to preparation for the 2016 peak holiday season. The majority of available positions are for temporary operational support roles, like part time package handlers, with the ability to move into a permanent role after the holiday peak season wraps. These positions are available at all OnTrac facilities with a variety of flexible shifts throughout the day and week.

Total available positions by OnTrac facility location are as follows:

Facility

Available Jobs

Northern California

132

South San Francisco, CA

24

San Jose, CA

13

Fremont, CA

39

Monterey, CA

3

Visalia, CA

6

Fresno, CA

3

Petaluma, CA

7

Santa Maria, CA

8

Stockton, CA

8

Concord, CA

15

Bakersfield, CA

6

Southern California

312

Commerce, CA

89

Orange, CA

8

San Diego, CA

42

Ontario, CA

142

Burbank, CA

25

Ventura, CA

6

Northwest and Southwest

425

Phoenix, AZ

42

Buckeye, AZ

86

Henderson, NV

16

Tucson, AZ

6

Salt Lake City, UT

14

Denver, CO

47

Boise, ID

3

Vancouver, WA

30

Seattle, WA

61

Reno, NV

107

Sacramento, CA

13

Total Operations

869

OnTrac offers multiple advantages to part time employees as well. One being Teledoc, which is a telehealth company that provides on-demand remote medical care through mobile devices, the internet, and video. Another perk is the compensation program, which is standard across all facilities and impacts the employee’s first 48 months of employment. During this time, the employee will receive routine raises every six months. Hourly pay and holiday pay can vary from facility to facility. The best feature to working with OnTrac in any role is the ability for career advancement. OnTrac takes pride in their company culture and has promoted package handlers to top management.

The opportunities don’t stop there, OnTrac is hiring for customer care agents at the Corporate Office in Chandler. These job openings are for full time employment and include full benefits. To search available career opportunities, please go to www.ontrac.com/careers.asp and apply online.

OnTrac is excited to make this year the best peak season yet. Get ready to join a team who Thinks Outside the Box.

OnTrac is preparing for the 2015 holiday season. With an influx of shipments during the two-month peak holiday season, OnTrac will be increasing jobs to service our customers.

At many of the facilities throughout the service region, OnTrac is hosting hiring events and facility tours during the month of November. The hiring events allow for applicants to fill out an application on the spot, tour the facility and interview with management. For the facility tours, the manager of the facility leads a tour and applications are available to be filled out.

"It’s an exciting time of the year for the entire company, here at OnTrac,” said OnTrac Vice President Dan Cronk. “The human resources department is extremely busy searching for qualified applicants for the busy holiday peak season; as well as, recruiting talented career seeking individuals wanting to grow with the OnTrac family.”

OnTrac is hiring approximately 205 part-time seasonal positions that consist primarily of package handling roles within most facility locations. Package Handlers at OnTrac keep the process running smoothly and on-schedule. The position requires employees to sort and move packages in the day-to-day operations of the company, making sure that every delivery is routed correctly and on-time. It is a physical and fast-paced position. Package Handlers continually lift, lower and slide package up to 50 lbs. OnTrac is a Drug Free Workplace and conducts pre-employment drug screenings as part of the hiring process.

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OnTrac is the premier regional package delivery company in the 8 Western States. With overnight delivery at Ground rates to more than 60 million consumers, OnTrac can save you time in transit and boost your bottom line.